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What is the name of the procedure that will be performed if the blood supply to the testicle can be restored?

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The procedure associated with restoring blood supply to the testicle is typically addressing issues like testicular torsion, rather than being a direct treatment for testicular cancer, which usually involves the removal of the affected testis and possibly chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

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The procedure that aims to restore blood supply to the testicle is not explicitly mentioned in the given context but the problem described could be referring to the surgical correction of a condition such as testicular torsion, where blood supply to the testicle is compromised. The context provided pertains to testicular cancer, which is often treated with surgery by removing the affected testis, and may be followed by radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy. In cases of cancer, normal male reproductive functions can generally be maintained with one healthy testis, supporting fertility and hormone production.

A vasectomy is also mentioned within the context, which is a surgical sterilization procedure that involves removing a section of the ductus (vas) deferens, preventing sperm from being ejaculated. If the sperm do not exit through the vas after a vasectomy, they remain in the epididymis.

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